School Jobs in Essex

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A well-regarded secondary school in Harlow (Essex) is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Officer to join its supportive business and administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance and admin skills who enjoys working with systems, deadlines and accuracy—and who wants to play a key role in ensuring the school runs smoothly and responsibly. The school has clear routines, a professional working culture and strong safeguarding practice. Finan…

History Teacher required January 2026 Mixed secondary school based in Colchester History Teacher to join a high-performing and reflective Humanities department Our Client is seeking a History Teacher to teach KS3 and KS4 within a large secondary school in Colchester. The successful History Teacher will join a department that places strong emphasis on enquiry-based learning, historical analysis and extended writing. School Information This 11–18 school educates approximately 1,300 pupils and has…

Location: Colchester, Essex Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Paid to scale (MPS) A high-performing secondary school in Colchester is seeking a Geography ECT to join its successful Humanities faculty. Role Overview The successful Geography ECT will teach KS3 and KS4 Geography, delivering engaging lessons that develop enquiry skills, map interpretation, and real-world geographical understanding. The department benefits from shared schemes of work, specialist classrooms, and an established approac…

MFL Teacher – Lead Advanced Spanish Language Acquisition and Secure High Grades in A-Level Translation and Orals – Essex A high-achieving, academic secondary school in Essex is seeking an experienced and fluent MFL Teacher (Spanish) with a focus on advanced language acquisition and A-Level leadership from January 2026. MFL Teacher (Spanish) required from January 2026 Essex-based school with a strong tradition of academic excellence in languages. Ideal for a teacher with native or near-native fl…

Salary: £40 - 42K Location: Field-Based | Regular Travel Across the Banana Moon Nursery Network Schedule: Full-Time | Monday to Friday Travel: Regular travel to assigned nurseries, with mileage reimbursed in line with company policy Banana Moon Day Nurseries is looking for an Early Years Training & Development Officer to design and deliver high-quality learning experiences across our growing nursery network. This is not a classroom-only training role. You’ll work directly with nursery leaders a…

Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Primary School Primary Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Classroom Assistant Location: Dagenham Pay: £10.00 - £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time Earn while you learn as a Primary Teaching Assistant Are you looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant job with training, pay from day one, and real career progression? We’re recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School i…

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our education team as a Teaching Assistant Working within a specialist educational environment, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing, helping to create a positive and engaging learning experience every day. About the Role As part of our team, you will work closely with teaching staff to suppo…

Location: Harlow, Essex Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale (Safeguarding/Leadership Band) School Information This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Harlow is nationally praised for its safeguarding culture, exceptional pastoral systems, and commitment to student welfare. The school has a strong multi-agency network and a well-established Safeguarding Hub that includes DSLs, pastoral managers, counsellors, and wellbeing mentors. The school is know…

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated MFL Teacher (French & Spanish) to join an Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in Essex . The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons in French and Spanish across KS3–KS4 , with the potential to teach A-Level in one of the languages. The school is known for its strong academic record, inclusive culture, and commitment to language learning , making it an ideal setting for both experienced teachers and those looking …

Year 2 Teacher September 2026 Harlow Are you an experienced Key Stage 1 Teacher with experience in Year 2? Do you have high expectations of yourself and your pupils? Tradewind Agency are currently seeking a Year 2 Teacher to join a three-form entry primary school in Harlow. About the school: The school strives to create an enriching and engaging learning environment that provides pupils with a high-quality curriculum that nurtures their growth and development. The school is forward-thinking wit…

Year 2 Teacher – Primary School | Harlow Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start GSL Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-regarded primary school in Harlow to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 2 Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting in September . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school community that is passionate about creating a positive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. About…

Year 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026 Start A welcoming and community-focused infant school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher to join the team from September on a 1-year contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed Year 2 Teacher to join a supportive school environment where early reading and child development are highly valued. Rated Good by OFSTED in 2025, the school has built a strong reputation within…

Are you an enthusiastic qualified Primary Teacher looking for an exciting Year 3 teacher role with a TLR attached for a September start? Do you want to work in a school that is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded, confident children equipped for their future? We are looking for a Year 3 teacher in Colchester! This is an opportunity to work within an Outstanding primary school in Colchester. The school is looking to appoint a class teacher who will enjoy teaching an academic yet creative, topic-…

Year 3 Teacher (Fixed-Term) - Billericay, Essex September 2026 Fixed-Term, until the end of the academic year Billericay, Essex £130-£260 per day This is a beautiful, 2-form entry primary school, located in Billericay, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Year 3 Teacher to join their team from September, with the position running until the end of the academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher with excellent behaviour management skills and a strong ability to engage a enth…

Year 3 Class Teacher - Rayleigh, Essex Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity this September? Tradewind Recruitment , proudly recognised as one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work , is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school local to Rayleigh to recruit an inspiring Year 3 Class Teacher for a full-time position starting in September . This is a fantastic…

We are working with an exceptional primary school in Colchester that is seeking a talented and passionate Year 5 Teacher to join their team in September 2024. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The successful Year 5 teacher will join a dedicated and supportive staff team who are committed to delivering high-quality education. Year 5 Teacher Role · September 2024 Start · Fu…

KS2 Year 5 Teacher – Chelmsford Full-Time | Permanent Position Are you a passionate and dedicated Key Stage 2 teacher looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and forward-thinking school? We are working with a welcoming 2-form entry primary school in Chelmsford that is seeking an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis . About the School Well-established 2-form entry primary school Highly supportive leadership team and staff Strong emphasis on collaboration …

A forward-thinking primary school in Dagenham is seeking an experienced and energetic Year 5 Teacher to join the Key Stage 2 phase from January 2026. The successful Year 5 Teacher will plan and deliver sequenced units that develop pupils’ reasoning, fluency and extended writing. This Year 5 Teacher role provides scope to lead targeted small-group work, contribute to cross-curricular projects and help shape whole-school practice across Dagenham. The post will commence January 2026, with inductio…

Year 5 Teacher Job Type: Full-Time | Maternity Cover Start Date: September 2026 Year 5 Teacher – Brentwood, Essex Gold Education Recruitment is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Teacher to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Brentwood, Essex from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Year 5 Teacher, KS2 Teacher, or Primary Teacher, although applications from enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are also welcomed. The sc…

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILSLocation - Grays, Essex Position Year 5 TeacherContract or position start date: 01/09/2026Duration / Likely Duration - 17/07/2027Contract type - Long-Term/Supply Full time/part time - Part Time 3 days a week Minimum rate of pay Minimum rate - £150-£190Hours - Monday to Friday - mins unpaid break EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Must hold a QTSMust have experience with SEN needsAble to manage a classroom Must be comfortable with challenging behaviour TO BE ELIGIBL…

Year 5 Teacher – Primary School, Temporary, full-time, starting September 2026 until December 2026 Here is a welcoming and successful primary school seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join their team on a full-time, long-term temporary basis, starting as soon as possible. Duties as Year 5 Teacher: Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment Monitoring and assessing pupil progress Su…

Job Title: KS2 Teacher (Year 5) – Fixed Term Maternity Cover Location: Colchester Start Date: 5th October 2026 Salary: £34,069 to £52,835 per annum · Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for an exciting Key Stage 2 opportunity? · Do you have QTS and the ability to inspire and engage Year 5 pupils? · Would you like to join a welcoming and supportive school community where both staff and children thrive? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a primary school in Colchester to recruit a…

Year 5 Teacher | Wickford, Essex Location: Wickford, Essex Contract: Fixed-Term (2 Terms) Start Date: September 2026 Salary: M1-UPS1 Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a passion for inspiring pupils as they prepare for the transition into upper Key Stage 2? A friendly and well-established primary school in Wickford is seeking an engaging Year 5 Teacher to join their team from September 2026 on a two-term fixed-term contract to co…